Overall

A1. Creating and Presenting: apply the creative process (see pages 19–22 in the 2009 Arts Curriculum Document) to the composition of simple dance phrases, using the elements of dance to communicate feelings and ideas;

A2. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process (see pages 23–28 in the 2009 Arts Curriculum Document) to communicate their feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of dance pieces and experiences;

A3. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of dance forms and styles from the past and present, and their social and/or community contexts

Lesson 1

A1: Creating and Presenting

apply the creative process (see pages 19–22 of the revised Ontario Arts Curriculum Document) to the composition of simple dance phrases, using the elements of dance to communicate feelings and ideas

A1.1: use movements that are part of their daily experience in a variety of ways in dance phrases

A1.3: create dance phrases using a variety of ways to connect movements

A2: Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing

apply the critical analysis process (see pages 23–28 of the revised Ontario Arts Curriculum Document) to communicate their feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of dance pieces and experiences to connect movements

A2.3 identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for growth as dance creators and audience members

A3: Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts:

demonstrate an understanding of a variety of dance forms and styles from the past and present, and their social and/or community contexts

A3.1: describe with teacher guidance a variety of dances from different communities around the world that they have seen in the media, at live performances and social gatherings or in the classroom

A3.2: identify and describe dance experiences in their own lives and communities

Lesson 2

A1: Creating and Presenting

apply the creative process (see pages 19–22 of the revised Ontario Arts Curriculum Document) to the composition of simple dance phrases, using the elements of dance to communicate feeling and ideas

A1.1: use movements that are part of their daily experience in a variety of ways in dance phrases

A1.4: use varied and/or contrasting body shapes to communicate different types of messages

A2. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing

apply the critical analysis process (see pages 23–28 in the revised Ontario Arts Curriculum Document) to communicate their feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of dance pieces and experiences;

A2.2: identify and describe how the element of body is used in contrasting ways to communicate ideas in their own and others dance phrases, with teacher support

A2.3: identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for growth as dance creators and audience members

Lesson 3

A1: Creating and Presenting

apply the creative process (see pages 19–22 of the revised Ontario Arts Curriculum Document) to the composition of simple dance phrases, using the elements of dance to communicate feelings and ideas

A1.1: use movements that are part of their daily experience in a variety of ways in dance phrases

A1.3: create dance phrases using a variety of ways to connect movements

Lesson 4

A1: Creating and Presenting:

apply the creative process (see pages 19–22 of the revised Ontario Arts Curriculum Document) to the composition of simple dance phrases, using the elements of dance to communicate feelings and ideas

A1.1: use movements that are part of their daily experience in a variety of ways in dance phrases

A1.2: use dance as a language to express feelings and ideas suggested by songs, stories and poems witha focus on the element of body, particularly body shapes

A1.3: use varied and/or contrasting body shapes to communicate different types of messages

A2: Reflecting, Responding and Analysing

apply the critical analysis process (see pages 23–28 of the revised Ontario Arts Curriculum Document) to communicate their feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of dance pieces

A2.3: identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for growth as dance creators and audience members